The French company, Cybergun, is interviewed by Parkin in its role as a negotiator between gun manufacturers and video game producers for licensing the use of particular models of firearm.

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The move follows the decision by Colombian President Alvaro Uribe to end Mr Chavez's role as a hostage negotiator with Colombia's Farc rebels.

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Colombia's Inspector General announced that his office has compiled a list of charges against Senator Piedad Cordoba in relation to allegations that she collaborated with the FARC outside of the parameters of her role as a hostage release negotiator.

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Carter's role will be as a peace promoter, not as a negotiator for the U.S. government, he said in an interview that aired Sunday.

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